Personally, if you're a parent who thinks it's the schools job to raise your kid, then this isn't…read morethe place for your child . Maybe try a military academy? If you are looking for a school that stimulates the kids to think, to be creative, to bond, to expand their minds, and to reach further than they thought possible.... this is a great school. Be forewarned ... as a parent , you have to participate !! Yes, you have to ask questions, of everyone involved. Yes that means the kids, the counselors, the staff, the teachers , the administrators ( oh no.. really?!?) But being an advocate for your kid , here or at any school is being a great parent . And Balboa has fabulous teachers . They took my shy, very bright , socially anxious kid and helped him realize that he was an honor roll student with talent, passion and the ability to succeed. Be a parent, and the teachers will teach . And your kid will thrive here!!

this is one of the worst schools that I have ever experienced. They are very racist and biased and…read morevery sexist. They have a very strict dress code that they claim they use because it distracts the teachers and students that's kind of disgusting if you ask me considering the fact that we are in middle school and that shouldn't even be an issue in the first place. Their board members will do anything to go out of their way to make your kid feel like shit. They make kids cry left and right and tell them that they love them, but do multiple things to take them down and make sure it's the worst middle school years for them. They'll take a situation that is really not big at all and escalated by 10 just by taking it up to the office, they get people in trouble for no reason and DEFINITELY have their favorites. They also DEFINITELY have their least favorites too. All the teachers are very rude, but not as rude as the people up in the office. They don't want you to promote. They don't want you to be successful. They want you to suffer and that's exactly what they do to everyone the teachers go around talking smack about other students which is very immature to me because isn't this a middle school where the kids are supposed to be talking about each other? Not the adults be talking about the kids. They also have a very "No smoke" policy but when it comes to their favorites, the policy doesn't apply to them. not to mention, the school is very nasty. The bathrooms always smell not even smell they reek the locker rooms are always disgusting and there's always trash all around the school. One of the biggest things that is bad about this school is the fact of how unsafe it is they make things online saying that this is the happiest school ever. This is hell there's fights like every week. They have to have officers there and it is not safe at all. Do not let your kid go to the school. If you are thinking about it, they will make it seem like it's all good that they'll call you every single time that your kid does something wrong but that's not true. They'll call you every single time. Your kid makes a mistake and also they try to make it seem like you're allowed to make mistakes but the second that you make one it's a big problem to them.

Why is there poop in the first picture of this place haha. I take my nephew here for basket ball…read morepractice and it is a nightmare to get in and out of the parking lot. Its located on a busy intersection with only one way in and one way out, so if you miss your entrance good luck making a couple of u-turns to get back. hint: it will be a right, then a u-turn, then a left turn, then a u-turn, followed by a right turn to get back in if you miss the entrance.

Great school culture and the staff really care about their students. Definitely recommend for your…read morenew 6th grader.

This school is great it got the job done and my kids came home happy. They loved the activity and…read moretheir leadership teacher. The campus is nice and clean with lots of school spirit. The Woodshop program is amazing and the teacher is so fun and funny. This school is amazing but the lunch food kinda sucks.

Like all schools, teachers were a hit or miss. Kids were difficult to control (a fault of the…read moreparents). The school dances and other activities were ok. I probably enjoyed middle school cause of this school far more than during elementary. My favorite people in the early 2000s though was the librarian and an English teacher, Mrs. Ludes. The library was one of my favorite places to hang out. The teacher got hell from her students when she was the sweetest and smartest teacher I had met up to that point. She nurtured my love of literature. I wish other students had appreciated her.

Son this school is shit. No huzz only chuzz only the girls r huzz. Everyone here smells like dog…read morecheeks and they don't use deodorant like sophisticated human beings. The teachers don't gaf abt you and the ppl are fake as shit. The teachers would rather you do your work than have good mental health.

This is truly a wonderful high school. Majority of the teachers are good educators, funny, and…read morehelpful. Most all student body is kind. Not a major social structure everyone is just friendly to each other. There's a good class selection. Good sports. It's a small campus which could be a positive or negative but it definitely makes getting to your next class a lot easier. Foothill pushes you slightly harder and requires more requirements to graduate than some of the other Ventura county high schools which gives you an extra boost for getting into a good college. I was not sure if I should go to fths or vhs as an 8th grader, but I'm happy in my choice of foothill and if you are a motivated student I'm sure you will be to!

Our daughter's experience at VCCS had been really amazing! Myah is in K-4 and she is getting so…read moremuch out of being here. Not only is she given tasks and crafts that cater to her personal level, the entire school knows her name. All of the kids are supportive of each other and big buddies (upper class) are assigned to each student in her class. Myah absolutely loves her big buddy and each week they have an opportunity to connect. The Abeka learning curriculum has blessed her over the year and she has begun to read! ( https://www.abeka.com/ ) Myah's K-4/K class just finished their oral presentations on animals they were assigned to and and they all did great! It was so awesome to see kindergarteners gaining the confidence to speak in front of their class. As parents we are given so many opportunities to be involved! We are getting to know the families rooted here and we love that. Dr. And Mrs. Geue are amazing individuals, accessible to our every whim of need, and love each student. The level of how our family has been encompassed is beyond 5 stars and we are so blessed to be here.

Been at this school for 3 years almost 4 years and we love it! They are a school with strong…read moreChristian moral values which was very important for our family. The Principal, Director , teachers, and staff are amazing. This school has surpassed our expectations. They use the Abeka curriculum which is a Christian curriculum. Thank you VCCS

I went to the football field to watch a football game this past weekend. It was a nice day. The…read moregame was very entertaining. Our team won!!! I love the ice cream truck, and the taco truck was out there. I had a good time.

Best school! I went to Buena myself and graduated in 1996, and now my son goes to Buena High class…read moreof 2019! I'm so proud of the continued success at Buena! Buena keeps the school looking fresh and it has a clean vibe. Some of the staff has been their since I went there! (Love you Liz) I am so proud to be a Buena Alumni ‍!!

Small private school that focuses on real education. Students are given the attention necessary…read moreto excel in mathematics, science, philosophy, history, music, theology and language in an atmosphere conducive to learning these subjects. Teachers are gifted and the environment is one that teaches young people to be diligent, responsible and generous. My wife and I are extremely grateful that St. Augustine Academy is available to our family.

This is a great small school. The kids get more attention and better education from the teachers…read morethan they would at a larger school. Great ethics and awesome staff make this a must attend place.

I graduated from VHS in 1991, my years spent at the school were merely about survival and getting…read morethrough the next 4 years . I think the biggest mistake educators make, is they think to much with their heads and forget to think with their hearts. For youth that are struggling to find their niche in life and find high school overwhelming and sometimes suffocating with its consistent need to find exactly where they fit in... I take the classic 80's movie that said it the best, "You see us as you want to see us--in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...and an athlete... ...and a basket case... ...a princess......and a criminal." When educators can tap into the core of each child and see past a students insecurities then I think there might be success. In my 4 years I had a total of two teachers that that gave me any type of encouragement, the first in 10th grade English who though I begged her not to read my story out loud and did, she did not say who wrote it but the class enjoyed it and wanted to know who and she just smiled at me and my peers applauded me and the final one was my Senior year a few weeks before graduation, I had to make up an American History credit from 9th grade so I was in an Adult Ed class given on campus during school hours and I turned in a term paper regarding gangs and government and she read it and asked if I had been pursuing journalism because I had so much talent. For that youth those twenty some odd years ago it was the nicest compliment she'd ever received from a teacher. My suggestion for teachers , if you are burnt out and just passing time to get your pension, please think of the children who don't know their voices yet and need guidance not indifference. My 4 years were unremarkable and I hold fondly to my heart the two teachers that were able to see a glimmer of who I really wanted to be. So Thank you Mrs.McEwen & Mrs. Quinn, I'm forever grateful.

My daughter went from a straight F student to a almost straight A!!!…read moreBest Special Education so far. They seem to really understand her and are always sympathetic to her needs regarding her physical & mental disabilities. Can't say enough good things My daughter said she hates school a little less. I'm happy. She's a junior now and is able to get a job at school. My baby's first ongoing job!! She's is happy and motivated to go to school, it's like she's a different kids.

My son's Christian school played a baseball game against this high school. All I can say is I…read moreunderstand why this school only has a 2.5 star rating if the COACH allows a player to slide into base spikes first then tag?! Sadly the area he aimed for on our player was a very sensative one too! SHAME on you coach to condone this type of playing.

Saint Bonaventure high is a small school comprised of a student body of maybe 500 or less students…read more Its a school that prides itself with a huge amount of school spirit amongst the students, faculty and parents. The class sizes range from 20 students per class or less. Communication about your child's grades, attendance, behavior is thru s online site called teacher ease. Faculty is quick to respond to any and all emails about your child or the school. Bonnie does not have a band or a cafeteria. Its a small school with its usual student clicks but academically good for a blooming student. Sports programs hear are the best whether its Volleyball or football the coaches teach good sportsmanship, camaraderie on and off the field. There is a certain sisterhood and or brotherhood amongst the sports teams here at Bonnie. If you have seen the TV series FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS then you'll know what I mean. Consider Bonnie for your child if you are looking for a private school because of its fantastic sports programs, its concern for each student academically and the willingness to keep parents involved. Tuition is pretty steep but you can request financial aid assistance to help. Just to note every year at the start of school $400 registration is due for each student. Books are sold during student book sales day where all students sell their old textbooks to the other students or underclassmen for real cheap! Great way to save on books and have cash to spend on uniforms. Parent involvement is encouraged yet demanded, single parent families must submit 12 volunteer hours and dual parent households 25 hours per year. You can volunteer to work snack bar during sports games, donate food for hours, help set up or clean up during events like parent night or green n gold day or during fiesta.

I was a student here at the campus, the teachers are very understanding and patient. With their…read morehelp, I had achieved the goal of graduation. And the friends I made their pushed me even further with reaching for the stars. I recommend to consider your teenager to go to this school, it is a self pace school, with loads of fun activities in the morning, and in the afternoon. I love and will always love this school. Thanks for your patience and tolerance, teachers. - Mya Y.

School is good, teacher are nice they treat you like family here and every counselor will help u to…read moreachieve ur dream, kidwell is the man best teacher best homeroom!, and Joe! Always happy to be there he always lights up the school w his happiness! A++++